Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An amazing experience, wishing I could go back and do it all over again! Past Review

By (American University) - abroad from 01/17/2016 to 05/17/2016 with

DIS Copenhagen: Semester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worth while. I grew a lot as a person and gained new perspectives on a wide variety of topics and issues. And I made life long connections with new people and places.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The teaching style and grading system is different from the way most students coming from the US are used to. It is much more open ended, which gives students the opportunity to think independently.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Wide range of options, from living with a host family to being just with Americans.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

DIS has a program called the Visiting Host Program, which is great for students not living with a host family, but who still want to get that cultural connection.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

This program is very much geared towards study abroad students. I was given plenty of opportunity to travel outside of Denmark. While still have time to explore Copenhagen and go to class.

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Cost in Copenhagen are on par with the way things cost in big cities, like NYC and Washington DC.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people
  • The ability to travel
* What could be improved?
  • A bit more structure with the courses
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I felt well prepared and the things I know now are because of the experiences I had while abroad.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.